IN THIS WEEK'S PRINT-EDITION:

• New rock comedy musical to blow minds at Playhouse Merced
• Bloody and tragic Shakespeare performance at Merced College
• Merced Town Hall meetings, State of City scheduled

Modesto’s ‘tent village’ highlights homeless crisis in valley
Will city’s strategy spread to Merced?

By JONATHAN WHITAKER
January 10, 2019

On a dark, cold and rainy January day, John Sabala looks and sounds like an eternal optimist.     MORE>

County ushers in new era of leadership

By JOHN MILLER & JONATHAN WHITAKER
January 10, 2019

With a great sense of dignity, honor and celebration — mixed with a few tears of emotion and joy — two new Merced County leaders were sworn into office this week, as well as two others who are continuing their important roles.     MORE>

A Meal Fit For A King

By JOHN M. DERBY
Times Founding Publisher
January 10, 2019

It was a night like when the wise men came to visit Jesus when two young ladies approached our beach house.       MORE>